Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

Mmmm... spicy scents are the best for winter. I like them anytime too, but I know exactly what you mean. What about Opium, Nu, Costes, Theorema, Arabie, Five O`Clock Au Gingembre... Old Spice is beloved by many, (women too!) but I can't get past associations with my brother, at a particularly dorky stage. LOL! And ambers are super yummy and feel "warm" on cold days-- I need to explore more, but love Ambre Narguile, Ambre Sultan, Ambre Precieux, Ambre Extreme. Perhaps more holiday themed, Secret Melange reminds me of an orange pomander studded with cloves, and at one point even Spellbound reminded me of Christmas, but in a room spray sort of way...

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

Coco, naturally, although the older one is best as the current formulation is much more floral than oriental, and, as cestrum nocturnum mentions, Costes is herbal-spicy and rich, and although saffron's not listed it reminds me a lot of Safran Troublant, which is my absolute favorite saffron perfume. Oro by Roberto Cavalli is really more woody to my nose than spicy, but it's got cinnamon and coriander and is very warm and cozy ...and I'd describe Rochas Absolu the same way, warm, woody and creamy on an ambery base, but sans cinnamon and coriander. Caron's Parfum Sacré is another classic, softly spicy oriental that's great in cool weather, and Samsara definitely belongs in this conversation, as does Yves Rocher's 8e Jour which is a balmy, cinnamony and ambery favorite ...but it's long-discontinued and can be hard to find. Rouge by Hermès is also very warm, rich and resiny without being particularly spicy, but I think it fits the bill. And of course there's always Opium, Cinnabar and Youth Dew, which are all quintessential spicy orientals. My favorite ambers are Ambra Tibet by Ava Luxe, Montale Blue Amber, Ambraliquida by L'Erbolario and CK's Obsession, as well as Krizia's Krazy which is very similar to Obsession but with an extra-spicy punch of ginger.

I almost forgot to mention Bois des Iles and Coromandel, which again, aren't particularly spicy but are very warm, rich and luxurious, and are extra-special, beautiful and comforting when it's cold out.

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Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

^^Good ones, iris 983, and adding to those suggestions, there's Noir de Noir, of course ...I really like this one year round, but it's just so superb in winter.

And one more! It's another Givenchy Very Irresistible flanker (I know, I know ...but it was a gift, and although it's not the most original it's really better than it sounds, hehe) and I think it was a limited edition, but it's called Poesie d'un Parfum d'Hiver. I'm only just becoming familiar with it but so far it's just like VI but with an added candied orange/gingerbread accord that's really quite charming. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to track it down, but it's worth a sniff if you ever see it.

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Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...Carl Sagan

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

What Mrs. E said...

I'll add Frapin 1270 Sushi Imperiale which is kind of like a sparkling gingerbread cookie
Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, which is a BIG ole boozy and spiced amber
Parfume d'Empire Wazamba, which is a fermented fruit incense

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

Mrs E covered it pretty well in her posts ,but I'll chime in with a few more . Tabu by Dana ,Bal A Versailles ,and a good one for the It's-Fall-and -I-want-spicey-but-the-weather-is-too-warm-for-total-spice-bombing=Urban Rituelle Siam Ginger .It's like Celestial Seasonings Orange Spice tea .

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

Thank you for starting this thread kalli!! I'm on a similar quest & taking notes on all the great suggestions. I recently got a sample pack of amber scents & found (+3) Ambre Narguile in particular, to be FB worthy. Just a gorgeous scent!

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

Great thread! Can't believe it's nearly the end of October.... we'll all be needing these scents!

Jeux de Peau is deliciously warm and comforting. Sometimes my nose focuses more on the sandal woods, sometimes more on the baked goods, but either way it's lovely and warming.

Vanilla is another delicious-and-warming scent - I use Body Shop Vanilla EDT, which has spicy white florals up top and creme-brulée vanilla (it's also dirt cheap!). I also find some tuberose scents warming - eg. Fracas and Miller Harris Noix de Tubereuse.

Another type of "warming" scents for me are some summery scents - I particularly like the now discontinued Ralph Lauren Ralph Rocks, which is a sweet tropical fruit cocktail that warms me up a treat.

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

My favourite winter/fall spicy scent is the much-lauded
Feminite du Bois. I still have half a bottle of the original
juice by Sheldrake/Bourdon and treasure it like a rare antique.
Cinnabar and Youth Dew Amber Nude are my other go-to perfumes
for the colder months

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

I may have to check out Ambre Narguile..yet another amber I may like! Hermes also came out with L'ambre des Merveilles...want to try! I'd love Ambra Di Luna by Monegal in the stocking but Santa told me he's on a budget, 'it's the economy', he said, 'the north pole is broke'..even Santa has been effected I guess, lol. I will still leave cookies out, nonetheless.

I like anise, amber, cinnamon, myrrh, and vanilla during the colder months. One I would love this fall is An Evening Edged in Gold..but I just sold what I could to get Drole De Rose, EEIG may have to wait.

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

Originally Posted by kalli

I may have to check out Ambre Narguile..yet another amber I may like! Hermes also came out with L'ambre des Merveilles...want to try!

Kalli, Hermes is very generous with their samples! I requested four of their scents & received them in less than a week. They come nicely packaged in large 4ml rods. Here's their contact form for the US. Just ask them for the specific scents you'd like to try!!

Re: Extra spicy/warm scents for fall/winter?

I was thinking a bit more about spicy perfumes this morning, especially some with cinnamon, and I came up with several more for you ...not necessarily all my personal favorites, but you might find one or two that are worth looking into.

Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...Carl Sagan

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I'm giving a +1 for PdE Ambre Russe.

And a HUGEHUGEHUGE +1 for Givenchy Organza Indecence. I LOVE that fragrance. The original was discontinued, but it was re-released (and to my nose, with very little change). You can buy full bottles at Macy's.